Find the value of: -67 + 700 ÷ [85 - {8 × 9 + (28 - 5 × 5)}].
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 3.
67 + 700 ÷ [85 - {8 × 9 + (28 - 5 × 5)}]
By using the BODMAS rule:
= -67 + 700 ÷ [85 - {72 + (28 - 25)}]
= -67 + 700 ÷ [85 - {72 + 3}]
= -67 + 700 ÷ [85 - 75]
= -67 + 700 ÷ 10
= -67 + 70
= 3